Fair rating?Raising Hope· Season 1 · Episode 13
A Germ of a Story
When Sabrina points out to Jimmy just how many germs are lurking around his house, the Chance family becomes obsessed with cleanliness. Finding it impossible to keep Maw Maw clean, they move her to the backyard greenhouse, but after watching some old family movies, they discover a surprising secret that has kept them healthy all these years.
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#2In Season 1of 22 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 88 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.9
2011First airedFebruary 15, 2011
Guest stars
Cloris Leachmanas Barbara June "Maw Maw" ThompsonRylie Cregutas Hope Chance
Baylie Cregutas Hope Chance
Desiree Cooperas 8-10 Year Old Virginia
Terrence Beasoras Wilfred "Paw Paw" ThompsonArmando Molinaas Interviewer
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